Question

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

Step up to the challenge There is no crowd to see, It’s just you and the future And where you want to be.

(i) What does the line, ‘There is no crowd to see’ suggest about facing challenges?

(ii) Complete the following suitably.

The line ‘It’s just you and the future’ suggests that ______.

(iii) Fill in the blank with the appropriate word/phrase from the extract.

Latha will ______ her efforts to improve her vocal performance by practicing harder each day.

(iv) Select the most suitable title for the extract.

1. The Struggles of Change
2. Facing the Future Alone
3. A Journey of Growth
4. The Power of Fear

(v) Complete the analogy by using a word from the extract.

achieve : goal : : face : ______

Answer 1

(i) It suggests that we have to face challenges on our own without worrying about what others think.

(ii) The line ‘It’s just you and the future’ suggests that our future depends on our own choices and efforts.

(iii) Latha will step up to her efforts to improve her vocal performance by practicing harder each day.

(iv) A Journey of Growth

(v) achieve : goal : : face : challenge